In common with all charities, the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) exists to help create a better society. We provide a world-class education and training system that develops current and future journalists for the demands of a fast-changing multimedia industry.

Our mission is to be recognised inside and outside the media industry as the body for developing qualified multimedia journalists. We provide a world-class education and training system that develops current and future journalists for the demands of a fast-changing multimedia industry.

In the interests of transparency, fairness and a consistent approach to the awarding of all NCTJ qualifications, the NCTJ publishes annual reports into it's activities, including a financial review and annual review from the quality assurance and standards committee.

We take great care over recruitment and training as we regard our staff as vital to our success. As well as employing managerial and administrative staff we also employ examiners and rely on volunteers who are committed to professional journalism and our charitable activities.